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Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 33.8% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $66,924 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
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• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Lake_Forest, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Lake_Forest is:
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  33.8% higher
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  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
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  Utilities
  45.8% higher
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  36.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
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  Personal
  2.9% lower
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